What to Pack for an African Safari

Getting ready for your first safari is an exciting, yet overwhelming experience.  Packing for a safari is not like packing for most other trips. There are surprisingly a lot of do’s and don’ts, and quite a few important details to keep in mind. That’s why I’ve put together a list of tips and packing essentials to help you get ready for your first (or next) safari! Continue reading “What to Pack for an African Safari”

3 Days in Cape Town

Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town offers beautiful scenery, history, vibrant culture, great food (and wine), beaches, adventure and wildlife. It’s a city that should be on everyone’s bucket list! We visited Cape Town as a stop on our honeymoon to South Africa and Mauritius. To read more about the trip as a whole, click here. During our 3-day stay in Cape Town, we rented a car and stayed in Cape Cadogan. Cape Cadogan is a boutique hotel located about 3 miles from Table Mountain, off Kloof St., near a lot of bars and restaurants. Continue reading “3 Days in Cape Town”

Honeymoon in South Africa and Mauritius

How We Chose South Africa and Mauritius as our Honeymoon Destination

Traveling is really important to Chris and I, so choosing our honeymoon destination was as big a decision for us as choosing our wedding venue. We have been to a lot of amazing places and we wanted to make sure our honeymoon stood out and was really a once in a lifetime trip. South Africa and Mauritius didn’t disappoint. Continue reading “Honeymoon in South Africa and Mauritius”